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III. Using English words when speaking and writing in Filipino
Some words have been adapted into Filipino because there are no equivalents
since the “concept” of the word is not indigenous. For example, the words,
shower and brush. Since Filipinos during precolonial times used to take a bath in
rivers or streams, there was no concept of “taking a shower.” We take these
English words and pair them with the prefix mag.
In words, used as sports, we can make the phrases shorter. Instead of saying
naglalaro ng soccer, we can just say nagsa-soccer.

Here are some examples of English words with Filipino affixes:

Completed Incompleted Contemplative
nag-shower nagsha-shower magsha-shower

nag-brush nagba-brush magba-brush
nag-soccer nagsa-soccer magsa-soccer

Pagsasanay

Practice the grammar points you have just learned by asking and answering “what”
questions. Review the words for days and time you have learned (kahapon, bukas,
etc.). Remember that this is just an exercise, so even if you are not reading or
cooking something, just pretend you are and use any words or “titles” (of films,
books, etc.) that are appropriate. The first few questions and answers are there to
serve as your guide. There are also spaces for you to write your own questions and
answers.

1. TANONG : Ano ang binabasa mo?
SAGOT : “Philippine Daily News” ang binabasa ko.

2. TANONG : Ano ang sinasayaw mo?

SAGOT : Cha-cha ang sinasayaw ko.

3. TANONG : Ano ang tinutugtog mo?

SAGOT : ___________________.

4. TANONG : Ano ang niluluto mo?
SAGOT : ___________________.

5. TANONG : Ano ang pinapanood mo sa telebisyon?